Good Day
Flagstaff
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire broke out at a 100 by 100 log slash pile behind the Restoration Forest Products building in Bellemont at 5:15 a.m. today — firefighters from Camp Navajo, Flagstaff FD, and Ponderosa Fire are containing the blaze while smoke may affect visibility on Interstate 40 and Historic Route 66 — and officials report no damage to the building with little risk to the nearby forest or community. KAFF
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff Police Department is asking the community for help in a notification under state law for convicted sex offender Eli Myles Mansfield, who is not wanted by police and can be reached at 928-774-1414 for more details. Flagscanner
- ➤ Flagstaff Police request residents review an electronic flier on convicted sex offender Christopher James—offender ID 13042417—and call 928-774-1414 for more details. Flagscanner
- ➤ The Flagstaff Police Department is asking residents for help with a community notification about convicted sex offender Eli Myles Mansfield under Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825 + he is not wanted by police at this time. Flagscanner
- ➤ The Flagstaff Police Department has issued a community notification for convicted sex offender Dustin TSO under Arizona law — they noted he is not actively wanted at this time. Flagscanner
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Summit FD and USFS responded to reports of a wildland fire along eastbound I-40 near Milepost 215 today — initial crews found a small fire smoldering in brush, and later CCSO confirmed at least four fires along the railroad tracks. BNSF halted a train after officials reported that a petroleum car may have sparked the fires — responders then focused on protecting structures in Velvet Valley. Flagscanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials said Highway 89 on the east side has been restricted to one lane in each direction since May 27 and will remain so until May 30 — drivers should expect delays. Motorists are advised to allow extra time for travel during the lane restrictions. Arizona Daily Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff is named one of the top 25 most underrated US travel destinations by U.S. News and World Report because it has hundreds of local restaurants and bars—plus it sits in the largest ponderosa pine forest and leads to national parks like the Grand Canyon. AZ Family
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NAU Women’s Basketball team announced its first two offseason transfers over Memorial Day weekend—graduate guard Simone Morris from Robert Morris University and guard/forward Valentina Saric from Jacksonville State. Morris played in four games last season while Saric, now in her third college team, played as a true freshman at Morehead State. KAFF
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Bird Walk at The Arboretum
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Pre-registration required — Explore the diverse birdlife with guided insights from Dr. Celia Holm.
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Fun at the Fort Summer Camp - Week 1
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — Registration required — Explore the wonders of nature with fellow adventurers aged 8-15 during this engaging summer camp.
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Charity Golf Tournament
7:30 AM - 5 PM — Continental Golf Club — $150 — Play golf for a good cause supporting local children's health initiatives.
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Flagstaff Pro Rodeo
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of rodeo competitions in the heart of Flagstaff.
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Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Pollinator Power
9 a.m. — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Registration required — Buzz into the world of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with hands-on activities and crafts.
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Ryan Bingham Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the unique blend of music from the award-winning musician and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham.
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Arizona Relocation Adventures in Flagstaff
5:30 p.m. — 103 W Birch Ave, Flagstaff, AZ — Ticket prices vary — Explore neighborhoods and meet locals during this engaging real estate adventure.
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Iconic Birds of Northern Arizona Talk
Time TBA — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore the beauty of Northern Arizona's avian life with author Margaret Dyekman.
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Pollinator Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Included with admission — Celebrate pollinators with workshops, activities, and a plant sale for the whole family.
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Fun at the Fort Summer Camp - Week 3
9 AM – 4 PM — Fort Tuthill County Park — Cost varies — Blast off into a week of intergalactic adventure with Space Explorers for ages 8-15.
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